Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

I'm taking my gf along for her first Coachella this year (Yay!!!) It's also her first real concert type thing... but the problem is I'm 6'6" and she's 5'2"...

How do you guys do it? I usually make my way anyplace I can in front of the sound stage and park it... but I'm haunted by memories of short people on either side of me trying to look over someone's shoulder.

Any advice? I'm actually pretty concerned over this, I can only imagine I need to stand farther than I'd like :\

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

Originally Posted by gaypalmsprings

Oh, I thought you were concerned about your gf. In fact, you are concerned about yourself. So why are you taking her?

I am... that's why I'm asking. The rail won't be any fun for her. And we'll miss a lot of bands we want to see in order to be able to get there. And she's a fucking girl, they have to pee every 5 minutes.

I'm trying to see what tall dudes in my situation do. Because since the trip IS for her... I'm willing to stand back where she can actually see things. I'm just trying to see if there's any other kind of alternative.

She's light, I can pick her up for hours but I'm not about to block people behind me. I thought maybe I can carry her on my back and she can just peer over my shoulder.... but that also will interfere with people. Argh...

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

I would go for the soundboard if I were you. Im 6'6" and my wife is 5'6" and she has never really had a problem seeing from that. I also don't block people.

Whatever you do though, don't try to push past people to get to the front so your girlfriend can see. That is a dick move no matter how short your girlfriend is. If I get to a set early, I have no problem standing near the front, no matter how short the people behind me. I will never push my way through to the front though.

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Originally Posted by Hatinisbad

I took my niece this year and it was her first Coachella. It was so fun to see it through her eyes. She thought it felt like a magical scene from Shreck. The one where all the fairy tale creatures meet for the first time in Shreck's swamp.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

I am 5'0 and wish I had a tall buddy to at least stand behind me.

For laughs, and a bit of insight as to what us shorty's have to deal with at every fucking concert ever (P.S. Thanks, group of 6'10 douchey bags who insisted on standing-NOT moving or dancing, but just STANDING- in front of me and around me at Cut Copy and closed me in and didn't let me out.. for the best show turned worst nightmare EVER)... http://www.everywhereist.com/the-lif...ing-a-concert/

And then I suggest a periscope.

No joke.

Someone else suggested it on another thread somewhere, and I took it to heart and made one. It's better than making a tall person feel bad for being tall, and MUCH better for hating oneself and God for being short. You can google how to make one out of a box and a couple mirrors, or buy one for like $15, but it's a little heavy. I'm sure she would LOVE the gesture, it'll make you look real sweet. You can even decorate it all cool.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

Originally Posted by rage patton

I would go for the soundboard if I were you. Im 6'6" and my wife is 5'6" and she has never really had a problem seeing from that. I also don't block people.

Whatever you do though, don't try to push past people to get to the front so your girlfriend can see. That is a dick move no matter how short your girlfriend is. If I get to a set early, I have no problem standing near the front, no matter how short the people behind me. I will never push my way through to the front though.

I didn't intend to do this, I never intended to do this. I get to my spot and I stake my claim. I've been to too many festivals and been the victim of too many trains using me as a goddamn landmark. But thanks for confirmation on Sound stage. I'll make it my mission to park it there every chance I get.

Originally Posted by djbionik

I am 5'0 and wish I had a tall buddy to at least stand behind me.

For laughs, and a bit of insight as to what us shorty's have to deal with at every fucking concert ever (P.S. Thanks, group of 6'10 douchey bags who insisted on standing-NOT moving or dancing, but just STANDING- in front of me and around me at Cut Copy and closed me in and didn't let me out.. for the best show turned worst nightmare EVER)... http://www.everywhereist.com/the-lif...ing-a-concert/

And then I suggest a periscope.

No joke.

Someone else suggested it on another thread somewhere, and I took it to heart and made one. It's better than making a tall person feel bad for being tall, and MUCH better for hating oneself and God for being short. You can google how to make one out of a box and a couple mirrors, or buy one for like $15, but it's a little heavy. I'm sure she would LOVE the gesture, it'll make you look real sweet. You can even decorate it all cool.

That way, you can both stand wherever you like.

Hahaha, I'd like to show that link to my gf but I don't want to give her a bad impression. She's already seen me freaking out over this and she says it doesn't matter as long as there's music and me

But I love the periscope Idea! I had actually thought of it but dismissed it like another of my ridiculous ideas. I'll look into trying to make one that can be taken apart and carried into the fest without security flipping out.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

I'm telling you, it does matter, if she is a fan of any band you're both going to see. It totally blows to pay that much money, and not see.

She's very sweet for saying that to you, and I'm sure there's some truth to it, but dude- if you're going with her, and this is like your thing together, the periscope is a funny way around a tall problem. Not only will she have a good laugh, but everyone else who can't see over people will be jealous, and get a good laugh out of it too. Besides I would LOVE to see someone else using one, and if you're going wk 2 I will seek you out and high-five you, because it is the best solution. I only built mine a few weeks ago and have used it only once at a small show, just to test it out and it was a hit. I cannot wait to take it to Coachella and finally see over the crowd.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

Or try parking (if at the main stage) near the middle barrier (that separates the crowd), where you're on the edge of it (in fact you might be able to do this at many of the stages/tents since they have those VIP areas railed off in the crowd now)....I did this with my friend at Outside Lands for two years, and it worked pretty well for her (she is 5'6 or 5'7).

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

Originally Posted by djbionik

I'm telling you, it does matter, if she is a fan of any band you're both going to see. It totally blows to pay that much money, and not see.

She's very sweet for saying that to you, and I'm sure there's some truth to it, but dude- if you're going with her, and this is like your thing together, the periscope is a funny way around a tall problem. Not only will she have a good laugh, but everyone else who can't see over people will be jealous, and get a good laugh out of it too. Besides I would LOVE to see someone else using one, and if you're going wk 2 I will seek you out and high-five you, because it is the best solution. I only built mine a few weeks ago and have used it only once at a small show, just to test it out and it was a hit. I cannot wait to take it to Coachella and finally see over the crowd.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

Originally Posted by menikmati

Or try parking (if at the main stage) near the middle barrier (that separates the crowd), where you're on the edge of it (in fact you might be able to do this at many of the stages/tents since they have those VIP areas railed off in the crowd now)....I did this with my friend at Outside Lands for two years, and it worked pretty well for her (she is 5'6 or 5'7).

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

I just googled "how to make a periscope" and followed the instructions but used a cereal box.

Use hot glue if you can, but super glue works fine too. I messed up my first time on the angles, cuz I suck at that sort of thing. I got mirrors from a hobby store. Then I duct taped the whole thing, and put a few band stickers on it. My friend suggested I make a costume, and use it as a prop the whole weekend. WHile I love the idea, I don't know how long I could keep that up.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

1. Get on the rail or close to the rail for the acts you and her really want to see. Stay there for a couple sets.
2. During the day, have her wear some comfortable heels or platform shoes. Even an inch or two helps.
3. Change into more comfortable shoes at night

why the hell isn't his question for short girls themselves? Don't worry about your height.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

same! It's my girlfriend's first Coachella, and my first time going with a girlfriend. I'm pretty tall, she's not so much. But not about to be one of those dicks with their girlfriend on their shoulders the whole damn fest

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Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

Originally Posted by PlayaDelWes

1. Get on the rail or close to the rail for the acts you and her really want to see. Stay there for a couple sets.
2. During the day, have her wear some comfortable heels or platform shoes. Even an inch or two helps.
3. Change into more comfortable shoes at night

why the hell isn't his question for short girls themselves? Don't worry about your height.

I'm worrying about my height because she's short -_- I can stand anywhere and see perfectly. I want to know from short person's perspective so I know what to do with her because I'm making sure she has the time of her life not staring at people's shoulders.

Originally Posted by mikey1313666

same! It's my girlfriend's first Coachella, and my first time going with a girlfriend. I'm pretty tall, she's not so much. But not about to be one of those dicks with their girlfriend on their shoulders the whole damn fest

Yeah, that was never an option unless she's going to take her top off and flash everyone (which she'd never do lol)

Originally Posted by amyzzz

Girls have to pee every 5 minutes? Never heard this before. Maybe they're drinking alcohol.

Every time I go to a fest with a group of friends the girls are always fucking making bathroom breaks that derail us from getting to sets on time to get a good spot. You either have an above-normal capacity bladder or have found a way to keep hydrated sans drinking water at Coachella.

Re: Any tall guys with short girlfriends out there that go to Coachella?

I'm 6'5 and gf is 5'5. At Coachella she usually wears short boots with a slight heel to make it easy to stand and give her a lil boost and we usually go for directly in front of the sound booth so if she can't see for whatever reason it's going to sound the absolute best right there.